Ring Them Bells

A Christmas season tradition since 1895 will continue its benevolent mission starting in mid-November—and that means part-time employment opportunities for those interested. The Salvation Army of Broward County is filling 125 paid bell ringer positions for its Red Kettle outposts during a job fair set for Wednesday, Nov. 4. The two-hour event, from 10 a.m.

Trick, Treat & Toast

When you’re done setting aside your secret stash bag of M&Ms, Twizzlers, Kit Kats and Starbursts this weekend, don’t forget to toast your Halloween haul with a couple of holiday-appropriate adult beverages. The makers of Toast Vodka—Miami-based Toast Distillers, launched by Dieuveny “DJ” Jean Louis—have you covered with a simple concoction called Treat Yourself (pictured

Pharrell Williams and David Grutman’s new hotel promises a good time

Two entertainment moguls are uniting forces to open a new South Beach hotel that’s sure to become a hotspot for tourists and locals. Grammy-winning singer and producer Pharrell Williams and well-known LIV nightclub founder David Grutman recently announced their partnership on the Goodtime Hotel, set to open in 2021. The pair are working with developer

See you at the yard

The Doral Yard recently opened in Downtown Doral, just in time for locals looking for new ways to enjoy being outside. The new space is the brainchild of Della Heiman, co-founder and CEO of Yard Hospitality, the team behind the former Wynwood Yard. Heiman brought the Doral version of the community gathering concept to life

Sparks of Innovation

Libraries are traditionally vectors of knowledge and research where the learned and unlearned alike find educational resources for a more fulfilling life. Next year, a new addition to the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University promises even more of these resources. Nova Southeastern University recently announced it will open the Alan B. Levan |

South Florida Haunts and Spooks

Rolando Chang Barrero's large installations of body bags honors young victims of mass shootings

Drive Through Haunt. Expresso Coffee Drive-Thru and Beanery hosts the Haunted Halloween Drive-Thru Extravaganza with candy, coffee samples, limited edition stickers and specials on beans. The free event will also feature special menu items for sale including espresso, pastries and gourmet beans. Customers can also drive up to Expresso Coffee and other local businesses such as

Family Affair

5th & Wellness

Broward College teamed up with HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) to host “Fresh Start” Distribution Event sponsored by Valley Forge Fabrics on Saturday, October 3. During the event, 150 Broward County families arrived via drive-through at HANDY’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, where they received Luxury Beds in Bags, which included a sheet set, duvet

Family Affair

Broward College

Broward College teamed up with HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) to host “Fresh Start” Distribution Event sponsored by Valley Forge Fabrics on Saturday, October 3. During the event, 150 Broward County families arrived via drive-through at HANDY’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, where they received Luxury Beds in Bags, which included a sheet set, duvet

Chances to do Good

Charles Brooks

Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Broward and Palm Beach) Though the Alzheimer’s Association cannot host large gatherings this year, the organization is encouraging participants to continue the Walk to End Alzheimer’s (pictured above) tradition by walking as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Broward and Palm Beach counties in two different

Vote of Confidence

Christina White

A window of voting that has the potential to be the most complex in United States history is open, but you wouldn’t know it from the calm exuded over the phone by the woman who oversees the largest elections operation in Florida—and seventh largest in the nation. Christina White, supervisor of elections for Miami-Dade County,